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horde

[hawrd, hohrd] / hɔrd, hoʊrd /


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Highlighting the swarming horde was the example filmed by marine biologist Kori Burkhardt—of a shark she dubbed Kamakai—which was 18 feet long and is, presumably, growing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

It was only a few days ago that the horde from the fjords was in Boston taking over the subway system before their team’s first match, a 4-1 victory over Iraq.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

What’s more intimidating, an 800-pound gorilla or a horde of small ones?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

In the fall of 2015, a horde of lawyers from across the country descended on Las Vegas and beelined for the Bellagio Resort and Casino.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

It’s sliding under some of the nearby tents, leaping over people with ease, and running from a horde of mongooses.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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